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Citation: At approximately 0900 hours, I performed
SPS review and observation procedure, in order to verify that the
establishment was meeting the regulatory requirements of 416. The
following non-compliances were observed: (i) Overhead structure
above the entrance of the carcass chilling cooler from the kill
floor showing brown in color rust and unidentified foreign material
build-up. (ii) The downward rail inside the carcasses chilling
cooler was observed with the excessive amount of rust/brown in color
grease build-up. (iii) Metal sliding door frame leading from the
cooler to the shipping dock was observed with pieces of dried meat,
build-up of black/white material, dust, and cobwebs, first cooler
door of the finish product leading to the shipping dock. Plant
management was immediately notified of above non-compliances Mr.
[redacted]. This document serves as written notification that your
failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in
additional regulatory or administrative actions. This is a failure
to comply with the following regulations: 9 CFR 416.2(b)(1) Which
clearly states: Establishment buildings, including their structures,
rooms, and compartments must be of sound construction, be kept in
good repair, and be of sufficient size to allow for processing,
handling, and storage of product in a manner that does not result in
product adulteration or the creation of insanitary conditions. 9 CFR
416.4(b) which clearly states: Non-food-contact surfaces of
facilities, equipment, and utensils used in the operation of the
establishment must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as
necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the
adulteration of product.

Regulation:

416.2(b)(1) Construction. Establishment buildings,
including their structures, rooms, and compartments must be of sound
construction, be kept in good repair, and be of sufficient size to
allow for processing, handling, and storage of product in a manner
that does not result in product adulteration or the creation of
insanitary conditions.

416.4(b) Non-food-contact surfaces of facilities, equipment, and
utensils used in the operation of the establishment must be cleaned
and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of
insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

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